What role does the wire inside the brim's edge actually play when wearing the hat?
Seeing the description that a wire is inserted into the brim's edge of a lightweight softshell cap may make one wonder what purpose it serves.
You can shape the brim by hand to adjust your field of vision to the desired angle, and it supports the brim so that it does not droop limply even in wind or movement.
The fabric stretches softly, but the tip of the brim does not collapse limply.
It is lightweight. CAYL's Light Softshell Cap has a product weight of 50.6g[1]. With a lightweight feel comparable to about one egg, there is little pressure when placed on your head. The body of the cap is also made of stretchy softshell fabric, comfortably wrapping around your head circumference[2].
However, hats made only with thin and soft fabric tend to have their brims droop downward easily during activities when facing a headwind or when soaked in sweat. This cap maintains its shape by wrapping a wire around the edge of the brim[3].
You can bend the brim with your fingertips to adjust it to your desired angle, and the shape does not droop easily even when moving[4]. You can fix the shape to suit the situation, such as bending the brim slightly upward on an uphill path to secure a wider field of view, or lowering the angle to block direct sunlight when it comes from the front.
The specific material of the wire in the brim's edge and precautions regarding deformation during washing have not yet been confirmed.
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Light Softshell Cap / Black
Measurements
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 중량 | 50.6g |